Practice question
After differences emerge on proposals and reply, the union requests a conference. Management says it may wait indefinitely because no agreement has yet been reached. Which requirement applies?
- A conference must be delayed until all members retire
- No conference can occur before complete agreement
- A request has no procedural significance
- The employer alone chooses whether the statute applies
- The conference must begin not later than ten calendar days from the request
Legal references
- Labor Code, Articles 261-263 (formerly 250-252), bargaining procedure and mutual duty: https://lawphil.net/statutes/presdecs/pd1974/pd_442_1974.html
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